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Google’s $15 Billion AI Data Centre in Vizag

Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh government has launched a major digital infrastructure project with Google’s $15 billion AI data centre hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). This project is expected to strengthen India’s position in artificial intelligence and global data services.

ai data center vizag

Project Location: Tarluvada near Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Additional sites include:

  • Adavivaram
  • Rambilli

Total Investment: $15 billion (approx. β‚Ή1.35 lakh crore). Land Area: Around 601.4 acres across three locations.

Capacity & Scale

  • Initial Capacity: 1 Gigawatt (GW).
  • Future Expansion: Up to 5 GW.
  • This makes it one of the largest data centre hubs in India

Companies Involved

  • Developed by Google.
  • Project handled through its subsidiary Raiden Infotech.
  • Partnership with Adani Infra

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AP Space City Project 2026

Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh government is developing India’s first dedicated Space City in Tirupati district. Spread across 2,600 acres, this project aims to transform the state into a major hub for space technology and innovation.

ap space city

Location & Overview

  • The Space City is being developed in Routhusuramala village
  • Located in Thottambedu Mandal, Andhra Pradesh
  • Covers an area of 2,600 acres industrial cluster
  • Positioned near Tirupati, a growing industrial and educational hub

Objectives of AP Space City

  • Attract global and domestic investments in the space sector
  • Promote private sector participation in space technology
  • Develop a self-reliant space ecosystem in line with India’s space reforms
  • Encourage deep-tech innovation, including AI and data analytics

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April 2026 (3rd Week) Current affairs Practice Questions

April 3rd Week current affairs Practice Questions-from Polity, History, International issues etc.

1. Under Article 161, Governor can:

 
 
 
 

2. Delimitation Commission chairperson is:

 
 
 
 

3. Artemis II duration:

 
 
 
 

4. First non-US citizen to fly to Moon on Artemis II:

 
 
 
 

5. NDCs are required under:

 
 
 
 

6. National Green Hydrogen Mission is for:

 
 
 
 

7. Modified UDAN period:

 
 
 
 

8. Inflation target was first introduced in:

 
 
 
 

9. Purvanchal Mahotsav theme ‘Maati’ means:

 
 
 
 

10. Nagoya Protocol is under:

 
 
 
 

11. Space governance challenges include:

 
 
 
 

12. Outer Space Treaty Article VI makes states:

 
 
 
 

13. Custodial deaths 2025-26:

 
 
 
 

14. Higher education GER India:

 
 
 
 

15. Transgender Bill 2026 controversy:

 
 
 
 


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Census 2027: World’s First Fully Digital Census Explained

Why in News?

India has launched Census 2027, marking a historic shift as the world’s first fully digital national census. The exercise began on April 1, 2026, and plays a crucial role in policy-making, planning, and governance.

census 2027

Key Highlights of Census 2027

  • First-ever fully digital census in the world
  • Started on April 1, 2026
  • It is the 16th Census of India
  • It is the 8th census after independence
  • Conducted under the authority of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

Two Phases of Census 2027

Phase I: Houselisting & Housing Census (HLO)

  • Timeline: April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
  • Purpose:
    • Listing all buildings and households
    • Collecting data on:
      • Housing conditions
      • Basic amenities (water, electricity, sanitation)
      • Household assets

Phase II: Population Enumeration (PE)

  • Timeline: February 2027
  • Reference Date: March 1, 2027
  • Purpose:
    • Collecting individual-level data, such as:
      • Age
      • Gender
      • Education
      • Occupation
      • Socio-economic details

Background: Census in India

  • Conducted every 10 years (Decennial Census)
  • First census in India: 1872 (non-synchronous)
  • First complete census: 1881 (under British rule)
  • Last census: 2011 (2021 census delayed due to COVID-19)

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3rd India-Nordic Summit 2026 to be held in Norway

Why in News?

The 3rd India-Nordic Summit will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 15–16 May 2026. It aims to strengthen cooperation between India and Nordic nations in emerging global sectors such as sustainability, climate change, and Arctic governance

3rd india nordic summit

What is the India-Nordic Summit?

  • A high-level diplomatic platform between India and Nordic countries
  • Focuses on economic, technological, and environmental cooperation
  • Previous summits:
    • 1st Summit – 2018 (Stockholm)
    • 2nd Summit – 2022 (Virtual)

Nordic Countries

  • Nordic countries refer toΒ a region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, comprising five sovereign statesβ€”Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Swedenβ€”along with the autonomous territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Γ…land.
  • They share common history, cultural values, close political cooperation, and a strong, tax-funded welfare model.

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2 Key Biodiversity Repositories Notified under Biological Diversity Act, 2002

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In a significant step to strengthen biodiversity conservation and research, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has notified two institutions as designated repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. These repositories will ensure safe storage and proper documentation of biological resources in India

government notified two key institutions as repositories under the biological diversity act, 2002

What are Designated Repositories?

  • Declared under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
  • Serve as official centers for storing biological materials
  • Include:
    • Voucher specimens (reference samples)
    • Microbial cultures
    • Marine organisms
  • Support:
    • Scientific research
    • Commercial use of biological resources
    • Identification of new species

The two notified institutes are:

  1. Referral Centre BhavasagaraΒ at the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi:Β Specializing in deep-sea biodiversity, maintaining marine voucher specimens.
  2. Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)Β in Pune:Β Specifically for its MACS Collection of Microorganisms and National Fungal Culture Collection

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ISRO to launch G20 Satellite in 2027

India is set to strengthen global climate monitoring efforts with the proposed G20 satellite mission, expected to launch in 2027. This satellite will support environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and disaster management for G20 nations.

g20 satellite

About the G20 Satellite Mission

  • Proposed by Indian Space Research Organisation
  • Expected Launch Year: 2027
  • Designed for global cooperation among G20 countries
  • Focus on climate, environment, and disaster management

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